How to Protect Yourself
In many ways we are all beginners in self-defense. Street violence is chaotic and therefore cannot be mastered in the way we master an instrument or a tool. A violent encounter can put a very sudden and permanent stop to things. Because of the unpredictable nature of the sociopath and of violent crime, we, the sentient human beings are always the target and must approach training with the utmost seriousness and with the humility of a beginner.
There are lots of scenarios we can be in where we could be attacked; elevators, underground parking, busy clubs, in the lift, but the attacks are usually pretty common: a grab, a shove, a haymaker, a tackle or some kind of weapon. That already accounts for about 90% of everything you're going to see.
If you are asking yourself, “How can I possibly learn everything I need to know to defend myself? The possibilities are endless and I just don't have the time to learn.” Lets look at this from a different perspective, lets think about this from a cost perspective, the economics of violence. What will it cost you to train to protect yourself? Fifteen minutes a day? What might it cost you if you didn't know how to protect yourself or if you don't fight back? Dig a little deeper, seriously think about what it would cost you? The emotional/psychological taxes, the deeper impact of violence, the noxious effects that create post traumatic stress disorders, the memories that stain our mind's eye and agitate our nervous system. What if the cost was your LIFE!?
Let’s take a look at something closer to home. This CCTV footage was taken in a lift somewhere along Holland Road, Singapore:
Although this lady lost her handbag fortunately